Discuss whether the Ottomans should have permitted the nezam-i jedid units to comprise a larger percentage of the Ottoman military forces.
FIRST QUESTION:
Discuss whether the Ottomans should have permitted the Nizam-ı Cedid units to comprise a larger percentage of the Ottoman military forces. Use specific examples to support your answer. SECOND QUESTION: Examine the relationship between the language of the 1839 Gulhane Decree and that of the European Enlightenment. Include a description of any departures from traditional Ottoman practices in the Gulhane Decree.